Cara Mendelsohn

The Last Word: On the Dallas City Council Adopting the ForwardDallas 2.0 Land Use Planning Guide

After a long and often contentious process, the Dallas City Council voted to adopt a new land use planning guide known as ForwardDallas 2.0 Wednesday by a vote of 11-4. The vote followed months of debate between housing advocates and single-family homeowners on the best way forward for the city's growth over the next decade.
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Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins Elected Chair of Regional Transportation Council
Johnson County Commissioner Rick Bailey also was elected vice chair for the 2024-2025 term, and Lewisville Councilmember Brandon Jones will assume the duties of secretary for the next year. The newly elected officers will serve in their positions through June 2025, guiding the region's transportation policies and initiatives.
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Dallas Sets Pace With First-of-Its-Kind American Job Center in International District
The 450-acre North Dallas district is home to a newly launched workforce center, aiming to provide both jobs and better futures for residents. Nicholas Lalpuis from the Department of Labor hails it as a significant 'innovation in the American job center arena.'
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